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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,102.18, 748,111.84 and 315,762.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,102.18, 748,111.84 and 315,762.26 is: 435,758.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,102.18 : 748,111.84 = 315,762.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,102.18/748,111.84 = 315,762.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,102.18x = 748,111.84 × 315,762.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,102.18x = 236,225,485,331.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,225,485,331.16/542,102.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,758.23

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